Anything that would qualify as a "lobbying expenditure" under O.C.G.A. § 21-5-70(4.1) if made by a lobbyist to or for a public official or public employee shall constitute a "lobbying expenditure" if made by a lobbyist to or for a family member of a public official or public employee. For purposes of this Rule,"a family member" means the spouse, parents, and dependent children of the respective public official or public employee.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 21-5-3(17), 21-5-70, 21-5-73.

History. Original Rule entitled "Lobbying Expenditures Made to or for the Family Members of Public Officials and Public Employees" adopted. F. Jan. 11, 2016; eff. Jan. 31, 2016.